We had so much fun playing with those boys who think they’re going to fool us. But, we have decided not to play with those who have good intentions.
Today is a regular day; I’m walking to the library because I have very good references from a novel and I’m interested in reading it. The title is: “Ni un golpe mas(No more abuse)”. I heard it is about domestic violence and the psychological effects they have on us the young, victims of our parents and family. It might help me see my situation differently.
My friend Rebecca did not come to school today. She cut her finger last weekend dancing in a nightclub. They should be more careful and make sure there’s nothing dangerous in there. If that had happened to me, I’m sure my dad would have sued them.
Over there is Liz talking with Ricky, she made him miss classes, just to spend time with her. Liz already has him in her claws. I feel sorry for his ex girlfriend, Irela, who must be very sad.
While reading in the library, someone does not stop staring at me and I cannot focus on the story. Across the table I can see a boy, very attractive, who does not hide his interest in distracting me from my reading. He makes me feel uncomfortable. I’ve seen him before, and if I’m not mistaken, he is the most popular boy in school. I decide to get up and leave. But first, I need to talk to the librarian.
- Miss Smith, can I borrow this book? I would like to take it home.
- Sure, your name please?
- Massiel Richards.
- This novel is very good for teenagers.
- Yes, that’s what I heard.
- I highly recommend you this other novel, you can take it too, is excellent for girls.
- What is the title?
- “The dark night” by Rose Marie Tapia. Read it, it may change your life.
- Perfect! I’ll take it too.
The bell rings and it’s time for recess. I head to the cafeteria with Liz, Ricky is waiting for her there. I think that in his previous life, Ricky was a bug! He never leaves Liz alone!
I feel tired, and decide to buy something from the cafeteria, since Ricky never has money.
Miss, two pineapple drinks and two corn patties, please.
I heard a male voice behind me who exclaims:
- Mom Aura, add to that order a chicken patty and a soda, I’m going to pay all.
I turn to see who this kind person is, and it turns out to be the same boy from the library.
- Excuse me; I don't accept gifts from strangers.
- My name is Randy and yours?
- I’m Massiel, this is my friend Liz, and her boyfriend Ricky.
- I think I know you. Are you from science? –asks Randy.
- Yes, I know who you are. Last week we played basketball and your team won.
- Ha ha It’s normal; we always beat the science group.
At this point, Ricky invites Liz to go elsewhere.
I cannot deny that Randy is very attractive, and the other girls are watching us. And I’m sure he also feels good with the jealous looks from some other boys.
We walk to the cafeteria door and he invites me to sit on one of the benches in the school yard.
Listen Massiel, I was watching you in the library, and I liked what I saw.
- Really?
- Yes. You have a boyfriend?
- Boyfriend? No way. Can you tell me why you like me? I know you’re the most popular boy in school and you have many fans.
- I think you have something special, plus you’re pretty and you have a nice body. What else I can ask?
- I see that you are one of those hunters who think: “what I go after, I get”. Accurate and fast. Besides, you seem to be very picky in choosing your victims.
- . Haha, yep something like that. But it is not what you think.
- Sure! Apart from showing off, how many girlfriends do you have right now?
- . Why? Even if it seems a lie, Massiel, I’m single.
- I think you’re lying.
- It’s true! Well, I had a girlfriend… but yesterday we broke up.
- Humm! And why did it end?
- Because of you.
- Of me?!
- Yes. Since I saw you I decided that you were the girl for me.
- Oh! And you girlfriend? She is not for you, just because you saw another girl?
- It’s my “ex”-girlfriend. Look, what happened is that I realized that I was mistaken. That’s all. But there is nothing to worry about… she will forget. Well, let’s stop talking about her. I want you to be the real one.
- I see that you treat girls like dominoes.
It’s not that. I’m just going straight to the point. There is a phrase that says: “life is just a moment, death an eternity”. There you have it, we must take advantage of every minute of life and not go wasting time on unimportant things.
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Randy has many physical qualities, and he was showing off a lot, because he knows how popular he is in school. Plus, as I can see, he comes from a wealthy family, but I must not be jealous. He looks like a good example for my trial.
- Randy, I must think and talk about it.
- Think about it? I do not understand.
- Yes, with my pillow. Or you cannot wait until tomorrow?
- I never thought you were so demanding, but I have no choice, I’ll wait. You know something? It is the first time someone makes me wait.
- There’s always a first time. And if you think I’m not worth waiting for, then you can quit and find another girl.
- He starts looking at me, he’s confused. He is one of those guys who are used to have everything quickly and easy. I’m making the game more difficult, even though he has caught my attention.
- Ok, Massiel. I’ll wait until tomorrow.
- Ok, see you tomorrow, Randy.
- Do you want me to take you home on my motorcycle?
- No, thanks. My mom is coming to pick me over. Maybe another day.
He left, beaten. It was the first time someone makes him wait.
It’s a new day in school. I’m anxious to see what Randy will do today. The first one I see in the morning is Liz.
- Hi, Massiel how are you?
- I’m fine and you? How are you doing with Ricky?
- A little bored, but is the only one I have to entertain myself.
- Good morning girls! –exclaims Rebecca.
- Wow! How are you?
- Getting better, but my finger still hurts!
- See, that happened to you because you did not want to accept my invitation.
- Come on, Liz! Nobody wants to see those boring movies that you have and worse… on a Friday night. No way!
At that moment Randy appears with a small pizza box.
- Good morning! How are you all?
- Fine! –we all answer.
- Massiel. This pizza is for you, I hope you like it.
- Thanks, can I share it with my friends?
- Sure, it’s yours now.
- Oh, sorry, Randy. This is my other friend, Rebecca.
- Nice to meet you. I see you have very pretty and lovely friends. Are you in a beauty contest?
- Ha, ha, ha. No. But thanks for the compliment.
- Uhm! Massiel. Can we talk alone?
- The class is about to start, and we have to do some work. Maybe later? Possibly at recess.
- Possibly? –asks Randy.
- Yes, possibly. You may die before recess, who knows… I cannot see the future, and you?
- Thanks for your good wishes, Massiel. I’ll wait for you at recess. Well, if I’m not dead.
- Do not get me wrong, Randy. It’s not my wish, but, probably is the one of your ex-girlfriend ha ha ha.
Randy walks away, slightly confused. While listening my friends giggling.
After laughing so hard, I comment:
- Did you see his face? The blood rushed to his head. That’s how we should treat them. They must suffer if they want to hunt us.
- Massiel, what did he want to talk about?
- He wants me to be his girlfriend, and I told him I would think about it. That brat told me that he ended up with his girlfriend, because of me!
- But, he’s handsome, Massiel.
- Yeah, Liz. So what? Handsome or ugly, he is still a hungry wild animal. And in this case, I am his prey. Remember, they are all the same.
At that moment the bell rings, and we must start classes.
I was able to avoid him at recess, since I agreed with my friends and we went to another place where he could not find us.
The hours passed and it’s almost time to leave. Thanks God.
To my surprise, there is Randy standing at my classroom's door.
- You’re a keeper now?
- Something like that. If I have to be a keeper for something that interests me, then I will.
After saying goodbye to my friends, we stay talking and then we went for a walk.
- Do you want something to drink? We can go to the restaurant around the corner.
- No I can’t. The school bus is already waiting for me.
- Don’t worry about that, I’ll take you on my bike.
- You know where I live?
- No. but you’ll tell me.
- Ok. But first I have to talk to the driver, to tell him not to call my home.
- Why he would do that?
- Anyone who is not on time at the bus, he calls the parents, to get discharged.
We reach the restaurant, but I notice he is very anxious, although he tries to control the situation.
In the first talks I let him in command to make him feel like a tamer.
- Well, Massiel, we have already talked a bit of everything, but I don’t know if you had thought about what I said yesterday.
- But, Randy, you don’t need an answer. Don’t you see that I’m melted for you? I thought you’d never ask.
- Then, do you accept my proposal?
- Yes!
At that moment he tries to kiss me, but I dodge.
- But! What’s wrong?
- This place is public, and we still wearing the school uniform. Take it easy.
- All right.
- I’m a very different girl than those you are used to deal with.
I convince him to let me somewhere close, because I do not want him to know where I live, not yet.
When I got off the motorcycle I notice him anxious again. I know what he wants, and I let him try. When I kiss him, he tries to continue, but I turn away sharply.
- Calm down! My mom can get out and see us.
- Ok, sorry, Massiel.
Two weeks have passed. We have gone several times to the movies. Regularly he wants us to be alone, but I invite my friends so he gets upset. I like to see how I make him change from a wild wolf to a tamed wolf.
- Massiel, I have two friends who are interested in Rebecca and Liz.
- Diego and Lionel I guess.
- Yeah, how do you know?
- Simple, they are your best friends, and you want to pair them with my friends, so they will not be an obstacle for you anymore.
- No. Massiel. They told me, but I was undecided. And now that Ricky broke up with Liz, well… I know that Diego is a good solace.
- Oh, I see! That’s how they play. So Diego is the typical comforter boy, and Lionel is what? The player who score goals?
- Do not say that, my love. They are good guys.
- Do not call me “my love”. You recently had a girlfriend and I guess you call her “my love” too.
- Who understands women? –exclaim Randy.
- I start to think quickly about it, analyze the situation and then decide I’ll play along.
- All right, Randy. I will help them with my friends. Leave it all to me.